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Microtech MSI S/E vs Zero Tolerance 0301
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech MSI S/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0301 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0301 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI S/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI S/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0301 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI S/E stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0301 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0301 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI S/E stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$309Most expensive
US$295Cheapest
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
227.6 g (8.03 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
98.5 mm (3.88 in)Longest
95.25 mm (3.75 in)Shortest
Overall length
227 mm (8.94 in)Longest
219 mm (8.62 in)Shortest
Closed length
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
133.35 mm (5.25 in)Longest
Blade thickness
4.06 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
3.97 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK Steel
S30V stainless steel with tungsten DLC tiger stripe coating
Handle material
Varies - Aluminum or Black High Strength Polymer or Black G10
3D machined G10 front scales, titanium back handle/frame
Finish
Varies - Black, Fluted Blue Stonewash Partial Serrated, Apocalyptic, Stonewash
Tiger striped tungsten DLC coating on blade
Lock type
RAM-LOK Bar Lock
Titanium frame lock
Opening method
Manual folder with RAM-LOK crossbar opening system
SpeedSafe assisted opening, flipper and ambidextrous thumbstuds
Clip type
Reversible pocket clip for left-hand carry
Reversible black stainless steel quad-mount pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Heavy-duty useEveryday carryUtility tasks
Tactical useLaw enforcementEMS useHarsh environmentsHeavy use
Not best for
Unknown
Lightweight carrySmall slim penknife substitute
Common praise
Durable constructionQuality M390MK steel bladeStrong RAM-LOK locking mechanismAmbidextrous reversible pocket clipErgonomic handle optionsMultiple finish and handle material variations
Extremely durable and tough, almost as tough as a fixed bladeLarge, visible thumb studs and flipper operable with glovesSolid purchase on handle due to scalloped titanium and G10 panels and serrationsQuad-mount pocket clip for versatile carry optionsHigh corrosion resistance and edge retention of S30V blade with DLC coating
Common complaints
Unknown
Too large and heavy for lightweight carry or slim penknife uses
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